An abnormal fear of worms, particularly parasitic worms or the possibility of worm infections.
From Greek 'helmins' (worm) and 'phobos' (fear), a phobia term created with modern medical terminology as worm infections became better understood.
Helminthophobia might seem irrational, but given that parasitic worms actually do infect billions of people, the fear has a basis in reality that makes it harder to treat!
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